Netflix has produced numerous critically acclaimed and award-winning original drama movies that have captivated audiences around the world. With its wide range of genres, from historical to contemporary, and its compelling storytelling, Netflix has something for everyone. The platform’s commitment to diversity and representation is evident in its selection of dramas, which showcase a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Whether you’re in the mood for a thought-provoking tale, an emotional journey, or a gripping story, you’re sure to find a Netflix original drama that will leave a lasting impression.
Best Netflix Original Drama Movies
“The Irishman” (2019)
A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa.
“Marriage Story” (2019)
A stage director and his actor wife struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal and creative extremes.
“Roma” (2018)
A story that chronicles a tumultuous year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s.
“The Two Popes” (2019)
Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.
“Mudbound” (2017)
Two men return home from World War II to work on a farm in rural Mississippi, where they struggle to deal with racism and adjusting to life after war.
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020)
The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015)
A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country.
“Bird Box” (2018)
Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.
“Okja” (2017)
A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend – a massive animal named Okja.
“The Christmas Chronicles” (2018)
Kate Pierce, now a cynical teenager, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas – forever.